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Friday

Nov 28, 2008 at 2:00 AM

NORTH HAMPTON — Stratham's elected officials would like to set up a forum to sit down with other governing bodies in Exeter and North Hampton and have a discussion with the state representatives of Rockingham District 13.

NORTH HAMPTON — Stratham's elected officials would like to set up a forum to sit down with other governing bodies in Exeter and North Hampton and have a discussion with the state representatives of Rockingham District 13.

Stratham's selectmen hope the eight men and women who represent Exeter, North Hampton and Stratham in the House will join the selectmen from the three towns sometime in January for a roundtable discussion of issues that affect the area as a whole.

"We've never attempted this before," said Stratham Town Administrator Paul Deschaine. "The legislators represent these three towns and they often have the same interests in mind, but sometimes they don't."

State Rep. Judy Day, D-North Hampton, said she had yet to be contacted as of Tuesday, Nov. 25, but is open to the idea.

"It sounds like a very interesting prospect," she said.

Stratham Selectman Bruno Federico said he thought it was a great idea for the representatives to meet and develop a list of priorities. His list includes, he said, "retirement, school aid, unfunded mandates."

The Select Board on Nov. 20 appointed Heidi Nigro and Mike Sullivan to fill two vacant positions on the Recreation Commission. They join Recreation Director Diane Wheeler and commissioners Sandy Dewing, who is chairwoman, Kim Place, Christine Fredericks, Larry Murphy and Susan Dench.

Santa Claus will visit kids at the Old Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Children and families can visit with the big guy and take part in activities offered by the recreation department. Just before Santa arrives, the Friends of the North Hampton Bandstand will hold the 13th annual lighting of the Christmas tree and caroling at the bandstand. The Friends of Centennial Hall will serve refreshments after the tree lighting.

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